Cooler for socket 1156: COOLER MASTER RR-B10-212P-GP or Thermaltake SpinQ

[amccabe]

I also just posted about the core i5 heat problem, but thought this was different enough to warrant a new thread...

I am trying to decide between these two heatsinks and can't find many reviews or comparisons, so I thought I would see if anyone has experience with them or an informed opinion:

1. COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
$29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/..._-35-103-065-_-Product

2. Thermaltake SpinQ Performance Series cooler with ultra-lightweight aluminum and six heatpipes CL-P0466 CPU Cooler - Retail
$59.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/..._-35-106-123-_-Product

So my question is: How much better is the SpinQ? Is it worth double the price?

 

[RussianSensation]

IF you are not going to be overclocking past 3.8ghz, then the 212 PLus is sufficient.

For $60, I wouldn't get the SpinQ since for $65 you can get the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 which has top quality fans and its performance is often comparable to the TRUE.

Alternatively, you can get the Prolimatech Megahalems for $60 with $7 socket 1156 bracket from SVC.com. So if you have a 120mm fan laying around, it's also worth it over the SpinQ.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

The Cooler Master is a better heatsink.

 

[amccabe]

Thanks for the suggestions! I just ordered the Cooler Master heat sink. I'm not trying for a high overclock because it is going to be a 24/7 Media Center computer.

 

[alyarb]

yeah i'd like to see a review between the coolermaster and thermaltake. I think the thermaltake would get owned. Such a low volume/fin area ratio with only an 80mm fan? Absolutely pathetic for $60. they think they can sell it based on its ridiculous looks alone, and it's probably working for them, the bastards.

all i see is a goofy piece of shit with a small fan (and HUGE dead zone) pulling air axially parallel to both the heatpipes and the fins. this goes against every single design principle used by the leaders in air cooling.

but seriously, airflow parallel to the normal of the fins. what a joke.

 

[amccabe]

I did see that a website called "Tweak Town" did a review of both of them individually:

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler - 56 idle and 58.1 load
http://www.tweaktown.com/revie...cpu_cooler/index6.html

Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler - 54.4 idle and 59.9 load
http://www.tweaktown.com/revie...cpu_cooler/index6.html

Looks like a wash...

 

[alyarb]

still, i'm a little surprised in the case of the thermaltake. it's a pity for them that the coolermaster does a better job for half price.


bah, timewarp!

 

[cusideabelincoln]

This review shows the 212 Plus being capable of much better cooling: http://www.frostytech.com/arti...?articleid=2419&page=5